Register: Schools need to address social, emotional issues

8:20 PM,
Nov. 14, 2013

Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Jesse Register

Written by

Brian Wilson
| The Tennessean

Metro Nashville Director of Schools Jesse Register told school officials from across the country on Thursday afternoon that the best way to help Nashville students succeed isn't to drill them.

Instead, as he told members of the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, a more holistic approach is needed that includes development in leadership and service.

Register gave the keynote speech at the collaborative's cross-districts learning event, which will conclude in Nashville on Friday. Representatives from school districts from cities including Austin, Chicago, ...